"I've had all I want of icy baths this winter." The girls were sorry to see the boys leave so quickly, but were consoled when Tom promised to stay longer on the return.

On the following morning breakfast was had at six o'clock, and by seven they were off, everybody wishing them a good time.

Only Mrs.Barrow knew that the boys were on a treasure, and not a bird and wild animal, hunt.
It was a clear, frosty day and everybody was in the best of spirits.

The boys wore fur caps and warm clothing, and each was provided with either a rifle or a shot-gun.

So far they had seen but little game around the farm, but John Barrow assured them that the timber and mountains were full of game of all sorts.
"I wonder what route Dan Baxter's party took," said Dick, as they gained the river, and stopped to put on their skates.
"I didn't hear what route they took," answered their guide.